Get ready for great reads, festive fun and more this December!





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Thanks for your amazing support this year! We recently celebrated Nottingham Central Library's first birthday, and we're thrilled to have welcomed nearly 300,000 visitors in just one year.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and look forward to sharing more great books, news, and events with you in 2025.

Best wishes from all of us!

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LISTEN TO THE MAGIC!

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Cosy up with an e-Audiobook with BorrowBox. Whether you're multitasking, travelling, or just relaxing by the fire, e-Audiobooks let you enjoy your favourite stories hands-free and on-the-go. 

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CHRISTMAS MAGAZINES ON LIBBY

Looking for Christmas inspiration? From gift ideas to menu suggestions, home decoration tips, patterns for seasonal crafts and planning your Christmas TV viewing, Libby has it all - free to access with your library card!

*Find these titles on Libby* [ [link removed] ]

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FESTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
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*The Big Christmas Jumper Swap and Storytime*

Head to Nottingham Central Library on Saturday 7 December, from 10am to 3pm for a fun and eco-friendly event.

*Christmas Jumper Swap:*


* Bring your gently used Christmas jumpers and swap them for new ones to reduce waste. You can drop your items off in advance at *Woodthorpe Plant Shop* or *Homemade Café on the Arboretum* up to 6 December or bring them on the day. 

*Storytime with Nicky Rafferty:*


* Enjoy two magical sessions at 10am and 11am, where Nicky Rafferty will tell a festive tale about recycling and sustainability.
* Limited to 30 children per session; book your free tickets via Eventbrite.

Mark your calendars and join us for a day of festive fun, storytelling, and sustainability.

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*Totstime and Storytime Fun*

All libraries that run a Totstime are having a Christmas special. Families are very welcome to dress in festive outfits and there will be a gift for every child. 

Nottingham Central Library will be running a special Christmas Storytime and Craft session on Monday 23 December, 10.30am to 11am. Come along for a fun-filled storytelling session with Christmas themed crafts and colouring activities. 

And don't forget to explore Nottingham Central Library's *Immersive Room *for some special games on Tuesday 24 and 31 December, 1pm to 3pm.

*Christmas Festive Fun* [ [link removed] ]


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Panto in a Day: Sleeping Beauty
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Work with Nottingham Playhouse for a fun-filled day of laughter and put on a mini pantomime, ready to share with family and friends.


* Saturday 21 December, Nottingham Central Library, 9.30 to 3.30pm - aimed at 9 to 13 year olds. £30 a ticket.
* Monday 23 December, Nottingham Central Library,10am to 3pm - aimed at 6 to 8 year olds. £25 a ticket.

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PAUL TOMS' "SLOATHAR THE SLOTH"

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Join local author Paul Toms as he reads his brand new picture book Sloathar the Sloth, followed by craft activities. 

Wollaton Library, Saturday 14 December, 10am to 11am. Suitable for ages 3-7, no need to book.






LEFT LION AT THE LIBRARY WITH CHANEL CRESSWELL
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Join Left Lion as they interview Chanel Cresswell, Nottingham-based actress from "This Is England", "The Gentleman", "Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama "and more.

Hear Chanel give career highlights, tips and tricks for budding actors, and participate in an audience-led Q&A – all live-recorded for the Left Lion Live at the library podcast.

Nottingham Central Library, Friday 6 December, 6.30pm to 9.30pm, tickets: free.

*Book your free ticket* [ [link removed] ]


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CELEBRATE AND CREATE QUEER LITERATURE

Whether you're a seasoned writer or a beginner, Write Queer Nottingham is perfect for developing your stories, poems, or scripts.

Led by experienced queer writer Richard, you'll explore prompts and exercises to inspire your writing. Bring a pen and paper (the jazzier, the better!) and let us know about any accessibility needs.

Monday 16 December, 4.30pm to 6pm, £6 (concession available).

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BUSINESS & IP CENTRE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE PRESENTS...
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These are online events via Microsoft Teams.

ONE-TO-ONE ACCOUNTANCY CLINIC

Free 45-minute online sessions with a qualified accountant and financial advisor from Xeinadin Accountants. Discuss tax matters, financial management, and other business-specific queries.

Wednesday 18 December, 9.30am to 3.45pm (last bookable slot at 3pm).

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NOTTINGHAM CITY OF LITERATURE:10TH ANNIVERSARY SURVEY
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*We need you!*

Nottingham has been a UNESCO City of Literature since 2015. In 2025, we will be 10 years old. We need you and your opinions to help us shape the future of your City of Literature.

We would appreciate if you take 5 minutes to complete this survey for your chance to win a goodie bag worth £60!

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GET ACTIVE WITH RUNSPIRE NOTTINGHAM

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Runspire Nottingham, partner in the Travel Well programme, will be holding information stalls at three of our libraries through December to promote their friendly running, walking and Nordic Walking sessions to help you keep moving this winter.

Come along to find out more and join a taster!

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Coming up in Jan...

* Byron & Newstead - Curating His Life. Local History Talk, Nottingham Central Library, Saturday 25 January, 10am to 12pm. Book your ticket [ [link removed] ]
* Lost & Found Creative Writing Workshop with Helen Foster,  Nottingham Central Library, Saturday 11 January, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. *Tickets:* Free, but booking is essential. Book your ticket [ [link removed] ]





RECYCLE YOUR ELECTRICALS

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If you have unwanted laptops, smartphones, tablets, or chargers, you can conveniently drop them off at several local libraries as part of an electronic device recycling programme.

Drop them at the following libraries: Clifton Library, Dales Centre Library and Wollaton Library during opening times.

"Let's Improve Our Recycling Efforts Together."

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